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Vaibhav Suryavanshi could soon break into the senior team, but is he professional enough? Perhaps not! India keeper-batter and former RCB gloveman Jitesh Sharma said that, regardless of the talent that Vaibhav possesses and the maturity he has for his age, he is not professional, adding he doesn’t give the impression that he ever will be.&nbsp;Vaibhav has made the right noises in world cricket with his whirlwind knocks over the past year. Be it for his IPL team, the Rajasthan Royals, for whom he made his debut in 2025, or India’s Under-19 white-ball units, Sooryavanshi has delivered with each passing game. &nbsp;Playing only his third IPL game for RR last year, the left-handed opener, who broke the internet with his first-ball six on his IPL debut earlier, smashed a 35-ball hundred against the Gujarat Titans, breaking multiple records. While he became the youngest centurion in the tournament's history, Vaibhav also shattered Yusuf Pathan’s long-standing record for the fastest IPL hundred by an Indian.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/former-indian-captain-ms-dhoni-honours-t20-world-cup-winners-sanju-samson-shivam-dube-at-csk-event-1774253159771">Former Indian captain MS Dhoni honours T20 World Cup winners Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube at CSK event</a> &nbsp;Although he continued to make headlines for India’s Under-19 side on several away tours, including in Australia, England and South Africa, his crowning moment came in the ICC Men’s U-19 World Cup final against England, when he smashed a match-winning 175 off just 80 balls, hitting 15 sixes and as many fours. &nbsp;As IPL 2026 approaches and with Rajasthan set to host Chennai Super Kings in the third game of this season, all focus falls on Vaibhav, who was also the talking point during AB de Villiers’ YouTube session with Vaibhav’s India-A Asia Cup captain Jitesh. While Jitesh praised Vaibhav for his breathtaking talent, he sounded upset with the teenager’s off-field eating habits.&nbsp; &nbsp;“Right now, Vaibhav Suryavanshi. I feel he can dominate world cricket. He has gear No. 6 and a very good set of skills,” Jitesh said of the youngster’s talent and foreseeable future. He, however, was sceptical of Vaibhav’s ‘professionalism’.&nbsp; &nbsp;“He’s not professional. I can tell you that. Everyone is trying to get him to be professional, but I don’t think he will ever get professional. He may be on the field, but off the field, he won’t. I’m trying my best. I ask him not to have ice-cream in the night,” Jitesh added. &nbsp;De Villiers, on the other hand, couldn’t stop praising the Indian youngster.&nbsp; &nbsp;“He’s a great player. I watched him in the Under-19s. It’s not always easy when you get the taste of IPL and big cricket, and still show the same kind of standard. I was very impressed with the way he played in that World Cup. Very professional. He’s very mature for his age,” de Villiers said of Sooryavanshi.&nbsp;

Is Vaibhav Suryavanshi professional enough? While AB de Villiers praises the RR star's maturity, Jitesh Sharma reveals concerns over the teenager's off-field habits ahead of IPL 2026.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi could soon break into the senior team, but is he professional enough? Perhaps not! India keeper-batter and former RCB gloveman Jitesh Sharma said that, regardless of the talent that Vaibhav possesses and the maturity he has for his age, he is not professional, adding he doesn’t give the impression that he ever will be. Vaibhav has made the right noises in world cricket with his whirlwind knocks over the past year. Be it for his IPL team, the Rajasthan Royals, for whom he made his debut in 2025, or India’s Under-19 white-ball units, Sooryavanshi has delivered with each passing game. Playing only his third IPL game for RR last year, the left-handed opener, who broke the internet with his first-ball six on his IPL debut earlier, smashed a 35-ball hundred against the Gujarat Titans, breaking multiple records. While he became the youngest centurion in the tournament's history, Vaibhav also shattered Yusuf Pathan’s long-standing record for the fastest IPL hundred by an Indian. Also read | Former Indian captain MS Dhoni honours T20 World Cup winners Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube at CSK event Although he continued to make headlines for India’s Under-19 side on several away tours, including in Australia, England and South Africa, his crowning moment came in the ICC Men’s U-19 World Cup final against England, when he smashed a match-winning 175 off just 80 balls, hitting 15 sixes and as many fours. As IPL 2026 approaches and with Rajasthan set to host Chennai Super Kings in the third game of this season, all focus falls on Vaibhav, who was also the talking point during AB de Villiers’ YouTube session with Vaibhav’s India-A Asia Cup captain Jitesh. While Jitesh praised Vaibhav for his breathtaking talent, he sounded upset with the teenager’s off-field eating habits. “Right now, Vaibhav Suryavanshi. I feel he can dominate world cricket. He has gear No. 6 and a very good set of skills,” Jitesh said of the youngster’s talent and foreseeable future. He, however, was sceptical of Vaibhav’s ‘professionalism’. “He’s not professional. I can tell you that. Everyone is trying to get him to be professional, but I don’t think he will ever get professional. He may be on the field, but off the field, he won’t. I’m trying my best. I ask him not to have ice-cream in the night,” Jitesh added. De Villiers, on the other hand, couldn’t stop praising the Indian youngster. “He’s a great player. I watched him in the Under-19s. It’s not always easy when you get the taste of IPL and big cricket, and still show the same kind of standard. I was very impressed with the way he played in that World Cup. Very professional. He’s very mature for his age,” de Villiers said of Sooryavanshi.

Is Vaibhav Suryavanshi professional enough? While AB de Villiers praises the RR star's maturity, Jitesh Sharma reveals concerns over the teenager's off-field habits ahead of IPL 2026.

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Punjab Kings (PBKS) look to have one of the strongest squads going into the 19th season of the Indian Premier League. Here's who all made it to their final 25 for IPL 2026.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) look to have one of the strongest squads going into the 19th season of the Indian Premier League. Here's who all made it to their final 25 for IPL 2026.

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Pakistani opener Sahibzada Farhan is crowned the ICC Player of the Month for February following a record T20 World Cup run. Leading the runs tally at his maiden ICC event, Farhan smashed a whopping 383 runs in six outings at 76.60, including two hundreds and as many fifties. The right-hander batter surpassed cricket veteran Virat Kohli’s long-standing tally for the most runs in a single edition (319 in the 2014 edition), striking at 160.25. Even though Pakistan’s campaign revolved around Farhan’s form, the Men in Green failed to reach the tournament’s semifinal.&nbsp;“It’s an incredible feeling to win this ICC award, especially for performances on the World Cup stage, where fans from all over the world are watching every moment. That makes it even more special,” Farhan said after winning the ICC Player of the Month award for February. “It was truly a tournament I’ll always cherish, and I’m determined to carry this momentum forward in the series and competitions ahead.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I’m deeply grateful to my teammates for their constant support and belief in me - this wouldn’t have been possible without them,” he concluded.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-s-psl-to-be-held-behind-closed-doors-lahore-and-karachi-to-host-matches-amid-west-asia-unrest-1774181238533">Pakistan's PSL to be held behind closed doors, Lahore and Karachi to host matches amid West Asia unrest</a>&nbsp;Farhan was on top of his game from the start. He smashed his maiden T20I hundred against Namibia in Pakistan’s last Group A game, before registering his second of this showpiece event against Sri Lanka in the do-or-die game for his team. During that match against the tournament’s co-host, Farhan stitched a 176-run stand for the first wicket with his partner Fakhar Zaman, the highest for any wicket in T20Is.&nbsp;Hammering 212 after batting first, Pakistan needed to restrict Sri Lanka under a certain target (to stay ahead of New Zealand on the NRR and qualify for the semis); however, that didn’t happen. Not only did they fail to do so, thereby eliminating themselves from the semifinal race, but they also nearly conceded the game, which they later won by just five runs.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the PCB rewarded Farhan for his standout T20 WC performance by selecting him for the away ODI series against Bangladesh, which Pakistan lost after 11 years, with the opener scoring just 64 runs in three outings at an average of 21.33.

383 runs, two 100s, and a record 176-run stand: Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan wins ICC Player of the Month. See how he redefined T20 World Cup batting in February

Pakistani opener Sahibzada Farhan is crowned the ICC Player of the Month for February following a record T20 World Cup run. Leading the runs tally at his maiden ICC event, Farhan smashed a whopping 383 runs in six outings at 76.60, including two hundreds and as many fifties. The right-hander batter surpassed cricket veteran Virat Kohli’s long-standing tally for the most runs in a single edition (319 in the 2014 edition), striking at 160.25. Even though Pakistan’s campaign revolved around Farhan’s form, the Men in Green failed to reach the tournament’s semifinal. “It’s an incredible feeling to win this ICC award, especially for performances on the World Cup stage, where fans from all over the world are watching every moment. That makes it even more special,” Farhan said after winning the ICC Player of the Month award for February. “It was truly a tournament I’ll always cherish, and I’m determined to carry this momentum forward in the series and competitions ahead. “I’m deeply grateful to my teammates for their constant support and belief in me - this wouldn’t have been possible without them,” he concluded. Also read | Pakistan's PSL to be held behind closed doors, Lahore and Karachi to host matches amid West Asia unrest Farhan was on top of his game from the start. He smashed his maiden T20I hundred against Namibia in Pakistan’s last Group A game, before registering his second of this showpiece event against Sri Lanka in the do-or-die game for his team. During that match against the tournament’s co-host, Farhan stitched a 176-run stand for the first wicket with his partner Fakhar Zaman, the highest for any wicket in T20Is. Hammering 212 after batting first, Pakistan needed to restrict Sri Lanka under a certain target (to stay ahead of New Zealand on the NRR and qualify for the semis); however, that didn’t happen. Not only did they fail to do so, thereby eliminating themselves from the semifinal race, but they also nearly conceded the game, which they later won by just five runs. Meanwhile, the PCB rewarded Farhan for his standout T20 WC performance by selecting him for the away ODI series against Bangladesh, which Pakistan lost after 11 years, with the opener scoring just 64 runs in three outings at an average of 21.33.

383 runs, two 100s, and a record 176-run stand: Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan wins ICC Player of the Month. See how he redefined T20 World Cup batting in February

Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan crowned ICC Player of the Month following record T20 WC campaign

Several IPL franchises are concerned about the availability of their overseas stars, who could miss parts of the 2026 season or even the entire tournament due to various reasons. Mitchell Starc, Delhi Capitals’ pace spearhead, is also expected to miss the initial phase of the season, as Cricket Australia manages his workload. DC head coach Hemang Badani said the team is still unsure about Starc’s availability and is awaiting official clearance (NOC) from Cricket Australia before confirming anything.&nbsp;&nbsp;“We are waiting for an NOC from Cricket Australia, once we get that, then only we can say anything about Starc’s availability," Badani told reporters in New Delhi on Monday.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/former-indian-captain-ms-dhoni-honours-t20-world-cup-winners-sanju-samson-shivam-dube-at-csk-event-1774253159771">Former Indian captain MS Dhoni honours T20 World Cup winners Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube at CSK event</a>&nbsp;Team director Venugopal Rao added that Starc’s fitness is also a concern, but they expect him to join once the clearance comes.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Starc will come, we just waiting for the NOC because his fitness is the concern. We are just waiting for it," he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;Th 36-year-old had a good last season, taking 14 wickets in 11 matches and was retained by the franchise after being bought for INR 11.75 crore in the 2025 auction. Delhi will start their IPL 2026 campaign against Lucknow Super Giants at Ekana Cricket Stadium on April 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fide-candidates-indian-grandmaster-koneru-humpy-withdraws-citing-personal-safety-and-well-being-1774244894966">India's Koneru Humpy withdraws from FIDE Candidates amid US-Israel-Iran war</a>&nbsp;Starc is not the only Australian player facing availability concerns, as Josh Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) and Pat Cummins (Sunrisers Hyderabad) are also expected to miss a few early matches. Cummins, who leads SRH, will be replaced as captain by Ishan Kishan during his absence. Meanwhile, Jack Edwards (SRH) and Nathan Ellis (Chennai Super Kings) are set to miss the entire season due to injuries.

Delhi Capitals (DC) will start their IPL 2026 campaign against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Ekana Cricket Stadium on April 1. 

Several IPL franchises are concerned about the availability of their overseas stars, who could miss parts of the 2026 season or even the entire tournament due to various reasons. Mitchell Starc, Delhi Capitals’ pace spearhead, is also expected to miss the initial phase of the season, as Cricket Australia manages his workload. DC head coach Hemang Badani said the team is still unsure about Starc’s availability and is awaiting official clearance (NOC) from Cricket Australia before confirming anything. “We are waiting for an NOC from Cricket Australia, once we get that, then only we can say anything about Starc’s availability," Badani told reporters in New Delhi on Monday. Also Read - Former Indian captain MS Dhoni honours T20 World Cup winners Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube at CSK event Team director Venugopal Rao added that Starc’s fitness is also a concern, but they expect him to join once the clearance comes. “Starc will come, we just waiting for the NOC because his fitness is the concern. We are just waiting for it," he said. Th 36-year-old had a good last season, taking 14 wickets in 11 matches and was retained by the franchise after being bought for INR 11.75 crore in the 2025 auction. Delhi will start their IPL 2026 campaign against Lucknow Super Giants at Ekana Cricket Stadium on April 1. Also Read - India's Koneru Humpy withdraws from FIDE Candidates amid US-Israel-Iran war Starc is not the only Australian player facing availability concerns, as Josh Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) and Pat Cummins (Sunrisers Hyderabad) are also expected to miss a few early matches. Cummins, who leads SRH, will be replaced as captain by Ishan Kishan during his absence. Meanwhile, Jack Edwards (SRH) and Nathan Ellis (Chennai Super Kings) are set to miss the entire season due to injuries.

Delhi Capitals (DC) will start their IPL 2026 campaign against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Ekana Cricket Stadium on April 1.&nbsp;

'Waiting for NOC from CA': Delhi Capitals on Mitchell Starc’s IPL 2026 availability

Virat Kohli leads IPL charts in most runs (8,661), most hundreds (8), and most runs in one season (973), while Dhoni has most death-over runs (2,936) and Gayle has most sixes (357), Phil Salt has highest strike rate (175.7), Dhawan has most powerplay runs (3,391).

Virat Kohli leads IPL charts in most runs (8,661), most hundreds (8), and most runs in one season (973), while Dhoni has most death-over runs (2,936) and Gayle has most sixes (357), Phil Salt has highest strike rate (175.7), Dhawan has most powerplay runs (3,391).

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Former India captain MS Dhoni honoured T20 World Cup 2026 winners Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube, along with Under-19 World Cup-winning captain Ayush Mhatre at a Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pre-season fan event in Chepauk on Sunday. Dhoni presented special gifts to the players during the event, which also featured several CSK legends and celebrated India’s recent T20 World Cup win. The year 2026 began on a high for Indian cricket, as the team clinched their sixth Under-19 World Cup title by defeating England by 100 runs in the final at Harare. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored a brilliant 175 off 80 balls, while captain Mhatre contributed 53. India posted a massive total of 411/9 in 50 overs and in reply, England were bowled out for 311 in 40.2 overs.&nbsp;Earlier this month, India also won the T20 World Cup 2026 by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final. India scored 255/5, with Samson making 89 runs off 46 balls and Ishan Kishan scoring 54 off 25 balls.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fide-candidates-indian-grandmaster-koneru-humpy-withdraws-citing-personal-safety-and-well-being-1774244894966">FIDE Candidates: Indian grandmaster Koneru Humpy withdraws citing 'personal safety and well-being'</a>&nbsp;While chasing, New Zealand were bowled out for 159 in 19 overs, with Jasprit Bumrah starring with 4/15 and Axar Patel chipping in with 3/27.&nbsp;The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side finished at the bottom of the points table last season after a paltry start to their campaign. But, they have formed a strong side in the mini-auction and are hopeful for a record sixth title this year.&nbsp;<h2>Raina, Hayden inducted into CSK's first-ever Hall of Fame</h2>Meanwhile, CSK added Suresh Raina and Matthew Hayden to its first-ever Hall of Fame during the ROAR 2026 event at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. This is the first time CSK has officially honoured its former great players.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/verstappen-finally-wins-in-germany-but-gets-disqualified-in-germany-by-no-fault-of-his-1774241468570">Verstappen finally wins but gets disqualified in Germany by no fault of his</a>&nbsp;Raina played for CSK from 2008 to 2021 and helped the team win four IPL titles and he is also the highest run-scorer for CSK with 5,529 runs in 200 matches.&nbsp;While, Hayden played for CSK from 2008 to 2010 and was part of the 2010 title-winning team. He also won the Orange Cap in 2009 after scoring 572 runs that season.&nbsp;CSK will begin their 2026 season on Mar 30 against the Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. After finishing at the bottom last season, the team will aim to make a strong comeback and compete for another title.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

CSK will begin their 2026 season on Mar 30 against the Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. After finishing at the bottom last season, the team will aim to make a strong comeback and compete for another title.

Former India captain MS Dhoni honoured T20 World Cup 2026 winners Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube, along with Under-19 World Cup-winning captain Ayush Mhatre at a Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pre-season fan event in Chepauk on Sunday. Dhoni presented special gifts to the players during the event, which also featured several CSK legends and celebrated India’s recent T20 World Cup win. The year 2026 began on a high for Indian cricket, as the team clinched their sixth Under-19 World Cup title by defeating England by 100 runs in the final at Harare. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored a brilliant 175 off 80 balls, while captain Mhatre contributed 53. India posted a massive total of 411/9 in 50 overs and in reply, England were bowled out for 311 in 40.2 overs. Earlier this month, India also won the T20 World Cup 2026 by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final. India scored 255/5, with Samson making 89 runs off 46 balls and Ishan Kishan scoring 54 off 25 balls. Also Read - FIDE Candidates: Indian grandmaster Koneru Humpy withdraws citing 'personal safety and well-being' While chasing, New Zealand were bowled out for 159 in 19 overs, with Jasprit Bumrah starring with 4/15 and Axar Patel chipping in with 3/27. The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side finished at the bottom of the points table last season after a paltry start to their campaign. But, they have formed a strong side in the mini-auction and are hopeful for a record sixth title this year. Raina, Hayden inducted into CSK's first-ever Hall of Fame Meanwhile, CSK added Suresh Raina and Matthew Hayden to its first-ever Hall of Fame during the ROAR 2026 event at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. This is the first time CSK has officially honoured its former great players. Also Read - Verstappen finally wins but gets disqualified in Germany by no fault of his Raina played for CSK from 2008 to 2021 and helped the team win four IPL titles and he is also the highest run-scorer for CSK with 5,529 runs in 200 matches. While, Hayden played for CSK from 2008 to 2010 and was part of the 2010 title-winning team. He also won the Orange Cap in 2009 after scoring 572 runs that season. CSK will begin their 2026 season on Mar 30 against the Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. After finishing at the bottom last season, the team will aim to make a strong comeback and compete for another title. With inputs from agencies

CSK will begin their 2026 season on Mar 30 against the Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. After finishing at the bottom last season, the team will aim to make a strong comeback and compete for another title.

Former Indian captain MS Dhoni honours T20 World Cup winners Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube at CSK event

Koneru Humpy, the 38-year-old Indian chess Grandmaster, has decided to withdraw from the upcoming FIDE Chandidates tournament citing ongoing crisis in West Asia. The FIDE Cadidates tournament is scheduled to be played from March 28 in Cyprus. The host country isn't exactly in the war zone but faced a missile strike during the initial days of US-Israel-Iran war which started Feb 28. The ongoing war also also forced cancellation of two Formula 1 races - in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain - both the country are in impact zone of Iran's strikes in response to US-Israel war.<h2>Why Koneru Humpy withdrew from FIDE Candidates tournament?</h2>The 38-year-old took to social media platform X to announce her decision which read: “After deep reflection, I have taken the difficult decision to withdraw from the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament. No event, no matter how important, can come before personal safety and well-being. Despite the assurances provided, I do not feel fully secure under the current circumstances.”Humpy, however, was disheartned by the decision and acknowledged: "This is a painful but necessary decision, and I stand by it."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">After deep reflection, I have taken the difficult decision to withdraw from the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament. No event, no matter how important, can come before personal safety and well-being. Despite the assurances provided, I do not feel fully secure under the current…&mdash; Koneru Humpy (@humpy_koneru) <a href="https://twitter.com/humpy_koneru/status/2035753761331872084?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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The host country, Cyprus, isn't exactly in the war zone but faced a missile strike during the initial days of US-Israel-Iran war which started Feb 28. The winner of FIDE Candidates tournament winnner gets to challenge the FIDE World Champion.

Koneru Humpy, the 38-year-old Indian chess Grandmaster, has decided to withdraw from the upcoming FIDE Chandidates tournament citing ongoing crisis in West Asia. The FIDE Cadidates tournament is scheduled to be played from March 28 in Cyprus. The host country isn't exactly in the war zone but faced a missile strike during the initial days of US-Israel-Iran war which started Feb 28. The ongoing war also also forced cancellation of two Formula 1 races - in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain - both the country are in impact zone of Iran's strikes in response to US-Israel war. Why Koneru Humpy withdrew from FIDE Candidates tournament? The 38-year-old took to social media platform X to announce her decision which read: “After deep reflection, I have taken the difficult decision to withdraw from the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament. No event, no matter how important, can come before personal safety and well-being. Despite the assurances provided, I do not feel fully secure under the current circumstances.” Humpy, however, was disheartned by the decision and acknowledged: "This is a painful but necessary decision, and I stand by it."

The host country, Cyprus, isn't exactly in the war zone but faced a missile strike during the initial days of US-Israel-Iran war which started Feb 28. The winner of FIDE Candidates tournament winnner gets to challenge the FIDE World Champion.

FIDE Candidates: Indian grandmaster Koneru Humpy withdraws citing 'personal safety and well-being'

Max Verstappen, four-time Formula 1 champion, is having a nightmare F1 2026 and the effect has been extended beyond the F1 tracks. Verstappen recently took some time off from F1 season and raced in a four-hour race at Nürburgring in Germany. He went on to win the race, but as luck would have it, the Dutch-Belgian driver was disqualified from the race the and had to let go the title. Th eonlky thing soothing for Verstappen was his car as opposed to the one he is driving in F1 which he has called 'worst of all time'.<h2>Verstappen wins in Germany then gets disqualified</h2>Verstappen, competing in GT3 class, was driving with his co-drivers, Frenchman Jules Gounon and Spaniard Daniel Juncadella in a Mercedes car run by Winward team. The F1 driver won the 24.358km race by two seconds and a minute before the officials disqualifed him.The reason for disqualification was Verstappen using seven set of tyres instead of the permissible limit of six sets - an error on part of the pit crew and team as a whole rather the driver.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/f1-2026-chinese-grand-prix-aston-martin-s-alonso-reveals-struggling-to-feel-hands-and-feet-1773820185595">F1 2026: Alonso reveals 'struggling to feel hands and feet' in Chinese GP</a>Speaking to Motorsport.com after the race, Winward team principal Christian Hohenadel acknowledged the mistake and said: "The disqualification is tough to take. Unfortunately, we made an internal error that left the stewards with no choice but to exclude the winning car."<h2>Verstappen's horror run in F1</h2>In the first two races of the F1 2026 season, Verstappen was sixth in the season-opener Australian Grand Prix and failed to finish the race in Chinese Grand Prix a week later. He blames the new rules for his performance which has mandated 50-50 split in engine power between international combustion and battery. Both the races were won by Mercedes with 1-2 finish while Ferrari finishing 3-4.&nbsp;

Verstappen, competing in GT3 class,  in a Mercedes car run by Winward team at Nürburgring in Germany during four-hour and 24.358km race, won by 2 seconds. The reason for disqualification was Verstappen using seven set of tyres instead of the permissible limit of six.

Max Verstappen, four-time Formula 1 champion, is having a nightmare F1 2026 and the effect has been extended beyond the F1 tracks. Verstappen recently took some time off from F1 season and raced in a four-hour race at Nürburgring in Germany. He went on to win the race, but as luck would have it, the Dutch-Belgian driver was disqualified from the race the and had to let go the title. Th eonlky thing soothing for Verstappen was his car as opposed to the one he is driving in F1 which he has called 'worst of all time'. Verstappen wins in Germany then gets disqualified Verstappen, competing in GT3 class, was driving with his co-drivers, Frenchman Jules Gounon and Spaniard Daniel Juncadella in a Mercedes car run by Winward team. The F1 driver won the 24.358km race by two seconds and a minute before the officials disqualifed him. The reason for disqualification was Verstappen using seven set of tyres instead of the permissible limit of six sets - an error on part of the pit crew and team as a whole rather the driver. Also Read - F1 2026: Alonso reveals 'struggling to feel hands and feet' in Chinese GP Speaking to Motorsport.com after the race, Winward team principal Christian Hohenadel acknowledged the mistake and said: "The disqualification is tough to take. Unfortunately, we made an internal error that left the stewards with no choice but to exclude the winning car." Verstappen's horror run in F1 In the first two races of the F1 2026 season, Verstappen was sixth in the season-opener Australian Grand Prix and failed to finish the race in Chinese Grand Prix a week later. He blames the new rules for his performance which has mandated 50-50 split in engine power between international combustion and battery. Both the races were won by Mercedes with 1-2 finish while Ferrari finishing 3-4.

Verstappen, competing in GT3 class, &nbsp;in a Mercedes car run by Winward team at Nürburgring in Germany during four-hour and 24.358km race, won by 2 seconds. The reason for disqualification was Verstappen using seven set of tyres instead of the permissible limit of six.

Verstappen finally wins but gets disqualified in Germany by no fault of his

US teenager Cooper Lutkenhaus has become the youngest athlete to win any event at a World Championships, indoor or out. Lutkenhaus eteched his name in the history with gold medal in 800m on Sunday (Mar 22) at World Indoor Championships in Poland. The 17-year-old had also taken part in the last year's event as well but lost in the first round. Lutkenhaus completed the race in record 1m 44.24sec to win the historic gold ahead of favorite Belgium’s Eliott Crestan who had won bronze and silver in 2024 and 2025 editions, successively. Spain's Mohamed Attaoui was the bronze medal winner in the event.<h2>Who is 17-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus?</h2>The teenger, born on December 19, 2008, turned 17 only three months ago. He is a native of Texas and studies at Northwest High School, in Justin, Texas. He took break from the classes at the school to attend the Indoor World Athletics Championships and clearly made full of them. Have a look at the race below:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">WATCH: 17-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus 🇺🇸 becomes the youngest WORLD INDOOR CHAMPION EVER as he wins the 800m gold medal at the World Indoor Championships in 1:44.24. 🥇 <a href="https://t.co/SA6FXj7Mf4">pic.twitter.com/SA6FXj7Mf4</a>&mdash; Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisChavez/status/2035791879757778963?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Speaking about his expectations from the event, Lutkenhaus said: "I came out here thinking I probably wasn't the favourite, but any time I feel like I can step into a final I have a chance to win.""Maybe it came from confidence or maybe from being too young but I really wanted to try to make a defining move. I believed in that on the third lap – I just wanted to try to take it from there."I'm so surprised by how much support I received from everybody around me being a teenager and starting to compete at the senior level – the highest level. I heard guys yelling for me from the infield for the whole race, especially in the last 150m. They got me to the finish line in first position. Team USA has such a great group together," he added.

Lutkenhaus eteched his name in the history with gold medal in 800m on Sunday (Mar 22) at World Indoor Championships in Poland. He completed the race in record 1m 44.24sec to win the historic gold ahead of favorite Belgium’s Eliott Crestan (silver) and Mohamed Attaoui (bronze).

US teenager Cooper Lutkenhaus has become the youngest athlete to win any event at a World Championships, indoor or out. Lutkenhaus eteched his name in the history with gold medal in 800m on Sunday (Mar 22) at World Indoor Championships in Poland. The 17-year-old had also taken part in the last year's event as well but lost in the first round. Lutkenhaus completed the race in record 1m 44.24sec to win the historic gold ahead of favorite Belgium’s Eliott Crestan who had won bronze and silver in 2024 and 2025 editions, successively. Spain's Mohamed Attaoui was the bronze medal winner in the event. Who is 17-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus? The teenger, born on December 19, 2008, turned 17 only three months ago. He is a native of Texas and studies at Northwest High School, in Justin, Texas. He took break from the classes at the school to attend the Indoor World Athletics Championships and clearly made full of them. Have a look at the race below:

Lutkenhaus eteched his name in the history with gold medal in 800m on Sunday (Mar 22) at World Indoor Championships in Poland. He completed the race in record 1m 44.24sec to win the historic gold ahead of favorite Belgium’s Eliott Crestan (silver) and Mohamed Attaoui (bronze).

US teen Lutkenhaus, on break from school, becomes youngest win World Championship event with historic gold - WATCH

Naomi Osaka isn't sure about her future as a professional tennis player after an early exit at Miami Open. Her statement came after 7-5, 6-4 loss in the first round of Miami Open against Australia's Talia Gibson. The Japanese player returned to the action in 2024 after giving birth to her daughter Shai. Osaka's return to professional tennis has not been smooth which includes early exits and recurrance of her stomach injury. She admittted to having a dilemma that between speding time with her daughter and being the best professional player she can be. The former world no. 1 has four grand slam titles to her name - Australian Open in 2019 &amp; 2021 and US Open in 2018 &amp; 2020 - all before her maternity break.<h2>Is Osaka considering retirement from professional tennis?</h2>"I feel like this also is a dilemma for me," Osaka told reporters after the loss. "Obviously, I would love to play, but like I said last year … for me, my daughter is very important, and I want to be a mom. I want to be the best mom I can, but sometimes I feel like I know what I have to do to become a really good player, and it’s very difficult. I’m not going to play Charleston. I hope I can play Madrid, Rome and then obviously the French Open."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/matt-fitzpatrick-becomes-third-england-player-to-win-valspar-championship-on-us-pga-tour-1774226280975">Matt Fitzpatrick becomes third England player to win Valspar Championship on US PGA Tour</a>Osaka's best result since making a comeback was last year when she reached the semi-finals of US Open 2025 in women's singles. The former world no. 1 has very high expectations from herself and she is not willing to play without results."For me, like I said last year, I’m not going to stay on tour if I’m losing in the first round," Osaka added. “I’d rather just be a great mom and be there for my daughter. Because for me, I want to win titles and I want to be the best player I can, but if I have to sacrifice having a lot of time with my daughter, I’d rather not do it.”

Osaka's best result since making a comeback in 2024 was last year when she reached the semi-finals of US Open 2025 in women's singles. The former world no. 1 has very high expectations from herself and she is not willing to play without results.

Naomi Osaka isn't sure about her future as a professional tennis player after an early exit at Miami Open. Her statement came after 7-5, 6-4 loss in the first round of Miami Open against Australia's Talia Gibson. The Japanese player returned to the action in 2024 after giving birth to her daughter Shai. Osaka's return to professional tennis has not been smooth which includes early exits and recurrance of her stomach injury. She admittted to having a dilemma that between speding time with her daughter and being the best professional player she can be. The former world no. 1 has four grand slam titles to her name - Australian Open in 2019 & 2021 and US Open in 2018 & 2020 - all before her maternity break. Is Osaka considering retirement from professional tennis? "I feel like this also is a dilemma for me," Osaka told reporters after the loss. "Obviously, I would love to play, but like I said last year … for me, my daughter is very important, and I want to be a mom. I want to be the best mom I can, but sometimes I feel like I know what I have to do to become a really good player, and it’s very difficult. I’m not going to play Charleston. I hope I can play Madrid, Rome and then obviously the French Open." Also Read - Matt Fitzpatrick becomes third England player to win Valspar Championship on US PGA Tour Osaka's best result since making a comeback was last year when she reached the semi-finals of US Open 2025 in women's singles. The former world no. 1 has very high expectations from herself and she is not willing to play without results. "For me, like I said last year, I’m not going to stay on tour if I’m losing in the first round," Osaka added. “I’d rather just be a great mom and be there for my daughter. Because for me, I want to win titles and I want to be the best player I can, but if I have to sacrifice having a lot of time with my daughter, I’d rather not do it.”

Osaka's best result since making a comeback in 2024 was last year when she reached the semi-finals of US Open 2025 in women's singles. The former world no. 1 has very high expectations from herself and she is not willing to play without results.

Naomi Osaka considering retirement? Ex-world no. 1 rather be a 'great mom than losing in first round'

England's Matthew Fitzpatrick sank a 14-foot birdie putt on Sunday's final hole to win the US PGA Tour Valspar Championship, defeating American David Lipsky by one stroke. The 31-year-old from Sheffield birdied two of the last four holes to shoot a bogey-free three-under-par 68 and finish on 11-under 273. A week after settling for a runner-up finish at The Players Championship after a last-hole bogey, Fitzpatrick took the $1.638 million top prize from the $9.1 million event at Innisbrook's Copperhead course in Palm Harbor, Florida.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/defending-champion-rory-mcilroy-reveals-augusta-masters-champions-dinner-menu-elk-sliders-bacon-wrapped-dates-1989-bordeaux-wine-yellowfin-tuna-1773895003385">The Masters | Defending champ McIlroy includes 'deer' in Champions Dinner menu</a>"The big thing was, I felt like I was playing well. Going into this week, wanted to continue that and I felt like I had confidence in myself to do so," Fitzpatrick said."To do that for four rounds was special this week."Fitzpatrick, the only player in the final seven pairs to break 70 on Sunday, became the third Englishman to win the title after Paul Casey and Luke Donald.It was the third US PGA Tour title for Fitzpatrick after the 2022 US Open and 2023 Heritage tournament and came just four months after defeating Rory McIlroy in a playoff to win the DP World Tour Championship.Lipsky missed out on what would have been his first victory in 145 PGA Tour career starts but matched his best showing."Overall, I'm really happy with how patient I was," Lipsky said.Four shared the lead on the back nine at nine-under but Brandt Snedeker suffered a three-putt double bogey at the par-four 12th to fall back, leaving Lipsky, Fitzpatrick and England's Jordan Smith at the top.Smith, whose only prior top-10 PGA finish was a share of ninth at the 2017 PGA Championship, fired a 66 to finish third on 275.Fitzpatrick sank a 30-foot birdie putt at the par-three 15th to seize the lead at 10-under but Lipsky made a seven-foot birdie putt at the par-five 14th to match him again at the top and they parred to the 18th hole.Fitzpatrick landed his approach 14 feet from the hole and sank the intense birdie putt, delivering a right fist pump as he seized the lead."It wasn't an ideal putt," he said. "It was a nice right-to-lefter but... I wouldn't say I was overly keen on it given my putting performance today. To get it done like that was special."Lipsky missed a 32-foot birdie putt from just off the green and Fitzpatrick had the crown.South Korea's Im Sung-jae began the day with a two-stroke lead over Snedeker and Lipsky, but Im made bogeys on five of his first 10 holes to fall back.

Fitzpatrick, the only player in the final seven pairs to break 70 on Sunday, became the third Englishman to win the title after Paul Casey and Luke Donald.

England's Matthew Fitzpatrick sank a 14-foot birdie putt on Sunday's final hole to win the US PGA Tour Valspar Championship, defeating American David Lipsky by one stroke. The 31-year-old from Sheffield birdied two of the last four holes to shoot a bogey-free three-under-par 68 and finish on 11-under 273. A week after settling for a runner-up finish at The Players Championship after a last-hole bogey, Fitzpatrick took the $1.638 million top prize from the $9.1 million event at Innisbrook's Copperhead course in Palm Harbor, Florida. Also Read - The Masters | Defending champ McIlroy includes 'deer' in Champions Dinner menu "The big thing was, I felt like I was playing well. Going into this week, wanted to continue that and I felt like I had confidence in myself to do so," Fitzpatrick said. "To do that for four rounds was special this week." Fitzpatrick, the only player in the final seven pairs to break 70 on Sunday, became the third Englishman to win the title after Paul Casey and Luke Donald. It was the third US PGA Tour title for Fitzpatrick after the 2022 US Open and 2023 Heritage tournament and came just four months after defeating Rory McIlroy in a playoff to win the DP World Tour Championship. Lipsky missed out on what would have been his first victory in 145 PGA Tour career starts but matched his best showing. "Overall, I'm really happy with how patient I was," Lipsky said. Four shared the lead on the back nine at nine-under but Brandt Snedeker suffered a three-putt double bogey at the par-four 12th to fall back, leaving Lipsky, Fitzpatrick and England's Jordan Smith at the top. Smith, whose only prior top-10 PGA finish was a share of ninth at the 2017 PGA Championship, fired a 66 to finish third on 275. Fitzpatrick sank a 30-foot birdie putt at the par-three 15th to seize the lead at 10-under but Lipsky made a seven-foot birdie putt at the par-five 14th to match him again at the top and they parred to the 18th hole. Fitzpatrick landed his approach 14 feet from the hole and sank the intense birdie putt, delivering a right fist pump as he seized the lead. "It wasn't an ideal putt," he said. "It was a nice right-to-lefter but... I wouldn't say I was overly keen on it given my putting performance today. To get it done like that was special." Lipsky missed a 32-foot birdie putt from just off the green and Fitzpatrick had the crown. South Korea's Im Sung-jae began the day with a two-stroke lead over Snedeker and Lipsky, but Im made bogeys on five of his first 10 holes to fall back.

Fitzpatrick, the only player in the final seven pairs to break 70 on Sunday, became the third Englishman to win the title after Paul Casey and Luke Donald.

Matt Fitzpatrick becomes third England player to win Valspar Championship on US PGA Tour

Nico O'Reilly’s double proved decisive as Man City beat Arsenal to win their ninth Carabao Cup title on Sunday (Mar 23). Playing at the historic Wembley Stadium, Man City beat Arsenal 2-0 as O'Reilly’s two goals in four minutes in the second half made the difference to see Man City extend their dominance in the cup competition. For Arsenal, their dream of lifting a domestic treble and an unlikely quadruple took a dent, while they still lead the Premier League title race by nine points.<h2>Man City lift ninth title</h2>Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa already had a tortured relationship with the League Cup and the Spaniard's latest mishap in the tournament's showpiece proved decisive. Allowing Rayan Cherki's cross to slip through his fingers, Kepa presented O'Reilly with the chance to put City ahead in the second half. O'Reilly struck again just four minutes later to seal City's ninth League Cup, giving boss Pep Guardiola a record fifth triumph in the competition.&nbsp;Mikel Arteta chose to ignore Kepa's League Cup history when he selected the former Chelsea keeper instead of first-choice David Raya, but the gamble backfired spectacularly. Playing for Chelsea in the 2019 final, he infamously refused to be substituted just before the shoot-out, then failed to save a single kick, while in the 2022 defeat against Liverpool, he missed a penalty in a shoot-out.&nbsp;Arsenal's failure to win the first trophy since the 2020 FA Cup was a painful blow, ending their bid to land an unprecedented quadruple. They paid the price for Arteta's unnecessarily conservative tactics, but the season is far from over for the north Londoners. They remain firmly in control of their bid for a first English title since 2004, while also facing Southampton in the FA Cup quarter-finals and Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League quarter-finals.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;After failing to win silverware last season and falling well behind Arsenal in this season's Premier League title race, this was a vital success for City, coming just days after their Champions League last-16 exit against Real Madrid. Guardiola has yet to confirm whether he will remain at City next season after another season of speculation that this could be his latest campaign in Manchester. But the Spaniard's frenzied celebration of his 15th major trophy at City suggested his passion is undimmed.&nbsp;Now Guardiola can focus on using City's first win over Arsenal since 2023 as a springboard to close the nine-point gap on the Premier League leaders. James Trafford started in goal for City instead of regular first-choice Gianluigi Donnarumma and the understudy quickly repaid Guardiola's faith with a sensational triple save.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;Kai Havertz was presented with a golden opportunity by Martin Zubimendi's deft pass. But Trafford spread himself to block the German's close-range shot before using his chest and then his outstretched foot to twice deny Bukayo Saka from the rebound. Arsenal stifled City with their well-drilled pressing but showed little creativity after that initial burst.&nbsp;Even the Gunners' trademark dominance at set-pieces was absent and City fans chanted 'boring, boring Arsenal' after Piero Hincapie nodded over from Saka's corner. City were transformed in the second half, tormenting Arsenal with a spell of unrelenting pressure.

Playing at the historic Wembley Stadium, Man City beat Arsenal 2-0 as OReilly two goals in four minutes in the second half made the difference to see Man City extend their dominance in the cup competition.

Nico O'Reilly’s double proved decisive as Man City beat Arsenal to win their ninth Carabao Cup title on Sunday (Mar 23). Playing at the historic Wembley Stadium, Man City beat Arsenal 2-0 as O'Reilly’s two goals in four minutes in the second half made the difference to see Man City extend their dominance in the cup competition. For Arsenal, their dream of lifting a domestic treble and an unlikely quadruple took a dent, while they still lead the Premier League title race by nine points. Man City lift ninth title Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa already had a tortured relationship with the League Cup and the Spaniard's latest mishap in the tournament's showpiece proved decisive. Allowing Rayan Cherki's cross to slip through his fingers, Kepa presented O'Reilly with the chance to put City ahead in the second half. O'Reilly struck again just four minutes later to seal City's ninth League Cup, giving boss Pep Guardiola a record fifth triumph in the competition. Mikel Arteta chose to ignore Kepa's League Cup history when he selected the former Chelsea keeper instead of first-choice David Raya, but the gamble backfired spectacularly. Playing for Chelsea in the 2019 final, he infamously refused to be substituted just before the shoot-out, then failed to save a single kick, while in the 2022 defeat against Liverpool, he missed a penalty in a shoot-out. Arsenal's failure to win the first trophy since the 2020 FA Cup was a painful blow, ending their bid to land an unprecedented quadruple. They paid the price for Arteta's unnecessarily conservative tactics, but the season is far from over for the north Londoners. They remain firmly in control of their bid for a first English title since 2004, while also facing Southampton in the FA Cup quarter-finals and Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League quarter-finals. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL After failing to win silverware last season and falling well behind Arsenal in this season's Premier League title race, this was a vital success for City, coming just days after their Champions League last-16 exit against Real Madrid. Guardiola has yet to confirm whether he will remain at City next season after another season of speculation that this could be his latest campaign in Manchester. But the Spaniard's frenzied celebration of his 15th major trophy at City suggested his passion is undimmed. Now Guardiola can focus on using City's first win over Arsenal since 2023 as a springboard to close the nine-point gap on the Premier League leaders. James Trafford started in goal for City instead of regular first-choice Gianluigi Donnarumma and the understudy quickly repaid Guardiola's faith with a sensational triple save. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Kai Havertz was presented with a golden opportunity by Martin Zubimendi's deft pass. But Trafford spread himself to block the German's close-range shot before using his chest and then his outstretched foot to twice deny Bukayo Saka from the rebound. Arsenal stifled City with their well-drilled pressing but showed little creativity after that initial burst. Even the Gunners' trademark dominance at set-pieces was absent and City fans chanted 'boring, boring Arsenal' after Piero Hincapie nodded over from Saka's corner. City were transformed in the second half, tormenting Arsenal with a spell of unrelenting pressure.

Playing at the historic Wembley Stadium, Man City beat Arsenal 2-0 as O'Reilly’s two goals in four minutes in the second half made the difference to see Man City extend their dominance in the cup competition.

Nico O'Reilly brace sinks Arsenal as Man City lift ninth Carabao Cup title

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi has vowed to take action against players opting out of Pakistan Super League (PSL) for the Indian Premier League after Dasun Shanaka joined the trend on Sunday (Mar 22). On Sunday, Shanaka became the latest to leave the PSL for the Rajasthan Royals after Sam Curran was injured and will miss the entire IPL 2026. Earlier, Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani opted to part ways with PSL, joining Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).<h2>Naqvi promises action against players opting out of PSL</h2>"We will take action against those players according to the rules. There was a case last year, too [Corbin Bosch, who was banned from the PSL for one year], and the same thing will happen this time,” Naqvi said in a press conference on Sunday.&nbsp;“Clashing with the IPL is not an issue because if players are going there, we're getting excellent players coming here as well. We could not afford to postpone the PSL because we have no other window all year," Naqvi added.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;Shanaka, a lower-order batter and medium-pace bowler who led Sri Lanka at the recent T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, comes in with good batting form: he hit a 20-ball 50 against Oman and 76 not out in 31 balls against Pakistan. He has played one season of the IPL in the past, in 2023, when he played three games for the Gujarat Titans (GT) with unspectacular returns.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;He becomes the second player to walk away from his PSL team to join an IPL franchise in the past few days after Blessing Muzarabani opted out of his deal with Islamabad United once Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) reached out to him to be a replacement for Mustafizur Rahman, who the team had to release on instructions from the BCCI because of geopolitical tensions between India and Bangladesh.

On Sunday, Dasun Shanaka became the latest to leave the PSL for the Rajasthan Royals after Sam Curran was injured and will miss the entire IPL 2026. Earlier, Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani opted to part ways with PSL, joining Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi has vowed to take action against players opting out of Pakistan Super League (PSL) for the Indian Premier League after Dasun Shanaka joined the trend on Sunday (Mar 22). On Sunday, Shanaka became the latest to leave the PSL for the Rajasthan Royals after Sam Curran was injured and will miss the entire IPL 2026. Earlier, Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani opted to part ways with PSL, joining Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Naqvi promises action against players opting out of PSL "We will take action against those players according to the rules. There was a case last year, too [Corbin Bosch, who was banned from the PSL for one year], and the same thing will happen this time,” Naqvi said in a press conference on Sunday. “Clashing with the IPL is not an issue because if players are going there, we're getting excellent players coming here as well. We could not afford to postpone the PSL because we have no other window all year," Naqvi added. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Shanaka, a lower-order batter and medium-pace bowler who led Sri Lanka at the recent T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, comes in with good batting form: he hit a 20-ball 50 against Oman and 76 not out in 31 balls against Pakistan. He has played one season of the IPL in the past, in 2023, when he played three games for the Gujarat Titans (GT) with unspectacular returns. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL He becomes the second player to walk away from his PSL team to join an IPL franchise in the past few days after Blessing Muzarabani opted out of his deal with Islamabad United once Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) reached out to him to be a replacement for Mustafizur Rahman, who the team had to release on instructions from the BCCI because of geopolitical tensions between India and Bangladesh.

On Sunday, Dasun Shanaka became the latest to leave the PSL for the Rajasthan Royals after Sam Curran was injured and will miss the entire IPL 2026. Earlier, Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani opted to part ways with PSL, joining Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

IPL vs PSL: PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi promises action against players opting out

From Virat Kohli to MS Dhoni here is a look at five batters with most runs for single IPL franchise. The illustrious list also features the likes of Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina and AB de Villiers. 

From Virat Kohli to MS Dhoni here is a look at five batters with most runs for single IPL franchise. The illustrious list also features the likes of Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina and AB de Villiers.&nbsp;

From Virat Kohli to MS Dhoni, 5 batters with most runs for single IPL franchise

From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli here is a look at five Indian batters with most fifties in IPL. The honourbale list also features the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul and Suresh Raina. 

From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli&nbsp;here is a look at five Indian batters with most fifties in IPL. The honourbale list also features the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul and Suresh Raina.&nbsp;

From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most fifties in IPL

From Vaibhav Suryavanshi to Priyansh Arya here is a look at five fastest IPL hundreds by Indian batters. The tempting list also consists of names like Yusuf Pathan, Abhishek Sharma and Mayank Agarwal. 

From Vaibhav Suryavanshi to Priyansh Arya here is a look at five fastest IPL hundreds by Indian batters. The tempting list also consists of names like Yusuf Pathan, Abhishek Sharma and Mayank Agarwal.&nbsp;

From Vaibhav Suryavanshi to Priyansh Arya, 5 fastest IPL hundreds by Indian batters

&nbsp;Sri Lanka’s Dasun Shanaka is all set to break his contract with Pakistan Super League (PSL) side Lahore Qalandars and join Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals. After Sam Curran’s injury ruled him out of the entire IPL 2026 season, Shanaka has emerged as a perfect fit for the 2008 champions. As per media reports, the move is now underway with exit formalities with Qalandars already underway. It is also learnt that Daniel Sams will join the Qalandars as Shanaka’s replacement.<h2>Shanaka to join Rajasthan Royals</h2>Curran, who was part of a pre-auction trade between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and RR in which CSK acquired Sanju Samson and RR also got Ravindra Jadeja, has a groin issue, which has ruled him out of the tournament.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;Shanaka, a lower-order batter and medium-pace bowler who led Sri Lanka at the recent T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, comes in with good batting form: he hit a 20-ball 50 against Oman and 76 not out in 31 balls against Pakistan. He has played one season of the IPL in the past, in 2023, when he played three games for the Gujarat Titans (GT) with unspectacular returns.&nbsp;He becomes the second player to walk away from his PSL team to join an IPL franchise in the past few days after Blessing Muzarabani opted out of his deal with Islamabad United once Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) reached out to him to be a replacement for Mustafizur Rahman, who the team had to release on instructions from the BCCI because of geopolitical tensions between India and Bangladesh.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;For RR, Shanaka joins a strong list of overseas players, the others being Shimron Hetmyer, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Donovan Ferreira, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Kwena Maphaka and Adam Milne.&nbsp;RR, who finished one off the bottom last season, begin their IPL 2026 campaign next Monday, March 30, in Guwahati against CSK.

Sam Curran, who was part of a pre-auction trade between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and RR in which CSK acquired Sanju Samson and RR also got Ravindra Jadeja, has a groin issue, which has ruled him out of the tournament.

Sri Lanka’s Dasun Shanaka is all set to break his contract with Pakistan Super League (PSL) side Lahore Qalandars and join Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals. After Sam Curran’s injury ruled him out of the entire IPL 2026 season, Shanaka has emerged as a perfect fit for the 2008 champions. As per media reports, the move is now underway with exit formalities with Qalandars already underway. It is also learnt that Daniel Sams will join the Qalandars as Shanaka’s replacement. Shanaka to join Rajasthan Royals Curran, who was part of a pre-auction trade between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and RR in which CSK acquired Sanju Samson and RR also got Ravindra Jadeja, has a groin issue, which has ruled him out of the tournament. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Shanaka, a lower-order batter and medium-pace bowler who led Sri Lanka at the recent T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, comes in with good batting form: he hit a 20-ball 50 against Oman and 76 not out in 31 balls against Pakistan. He has played one season of the IPL in the past, in 2023, when he played three games for the Gujarat Titans (GT) with unspectacular returns. He becomes the second player to walk away from his PSL team to join an IPL franchise in the past few days after Blessing Muzarabani opted out of his deal with Islamabad United once Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) reached out to him to be a replacement for Mustafizur Rahman, who the team had to release on instructions from the BCCI because of geopolitical tensions between India and Bangladesh. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds For RR, Shanaka joins a strong list of overseas players, the others being Shimron Hetmyer, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Donovan Ferreira, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Kwena Maphaka and Adam Milne. RR, who finished one off the bottom last season, begin their IPL 2026 campaign next Monday, March 30, in Guwahati against CSK.

Sam Curran, who was part of a pre-auction trade between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and RR in which CSK acquired Sanju Samson and RR also got Ravindra Jadeja, has a groin issue, which has ruled him out of the tournament.

IPL 2026: Sri Lanka's Dasun Shanaka to replace injured Sam Curran at Rajasthan Royals - Report

Pakistan’s premier T20 franchise league, Pakistan Super League (PSL) is all set to be played behind closed doors as tensions in West Asia are yet to cool down. After the United States and Israel’s attack on Iran and then a retaliatory attack from Iran, civil unrest has been seen in the Gulf region. As a result, tension in the West Asia region is at an all-time high with attacks on US air bases in Qatar, Bahrain and other surrounding regions. To take a safe stand, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will host this year’s PSL in two cities – Lahore and Karachi, with matches being played behind closed doors.<h2>PSL behind close doors</h2>Pakistan depends on oil and gas from the Gulf and the government has, in recent weeks, introduced a series of fuel-saving measures over fears of a drop in supply. Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi said the decisions on the PSL were taken after consultation with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;"The prime minister has requested restricted movements of people because of the fuel crisis so we have decided that the PSL would continue as per the original schedule but without crowds," Naqvi told a press conference in Lahore.&nbsp;To stop fans travelling, the eight-team league has also been reduced to two venues, and not the original six, meaning Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Multan and Peshawar miss out.&nbsp;"All PSL matches will now take place in Lahore and Karachi and we hope the league could be held with crowds but that would be contingent on the crisis in Iran ending," said Naqvi, who is also Pakistan's interior minister.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;The PSL began in 2016 on neutral grounds in the United Arab Emirates due to safety fears in Pakistan.&nbsp;"I feel for the Peshawar crowds who were due to watch a match for the first time," said Naqvi.&nbsp;Naqvi said the PCB would compensate the franchise owners for the loss of revenue because of no crowds. The majority of gate money goes to the franchises. The 11th edition of PSL will run until May 3.

Pakistan depends on oil and gas from the Gulf and the government has, in recent weeks, introduced a series of fuel-saving measures over fears of a drop in supply. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi said the decisions on the PSL were taken after consultation with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Pakistan’s premier T20 franchise league, Pakistan Super League (PSL) is all set to be played behind closed doors as tensions in West Asia are yet to cool down. After the United States and Israel’s attack on Iran and then a retaliatory attack from Iran, civil unrest has been seen in the Gulf region. As a result, tension in the West Asia region is at an all-time high with attacks on US air bases in Qatar, Bahrain and other surrounding regions. To take a safe stand, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will host this year’s PSL in two cities – Lahore and Karachi, with matches being played behind closed doors. PSL behind close doors Pakistan depends on oil and gas from the Gulf and the government has, in recent weeks, introduced a series of fuel-saving measures over fears of a drop in supply. Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi said the decisions on the PSL were taken after consultation with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds "The prime minister has requested restricted movements of people because of the fuel crisis so we have decided that the PSL would continue as per the original schedule but without crowds," Naqvi told a press conference in Lahore. To stop fans travelling, the eight-team league has also been reduced to two venues, and not the original six, meaning Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Multan and Peshawar miss out. "All PSL matches will now take place in Lahore and Karachi and we hope the league could be held with crowds but that would be contingent on the crisis in Iran ending," said Naqvi, who is also Pakistan's interior minister. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli The PSL began in 2016 on neutral grounds in the United Arab Emirates due to safety fears in Pakistan. "I feel for the Peshawar crowds who were due to watch a match for the first time," said Naqvi. Naqvi said the PCB would compensate the franchise owners for the loss of revenue because of no crowds. The majority of gate money goes to the franchises. The 11th edition of PSL will run until May 3.

Pakistan depends on oil and gas from the Gulf and the government has, in recent weeks, introduced a series of fuel-saving measures over fears of a drop in supply. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi said the decisions on the PSL were taken after consultation with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Pakistan's PSL to be held behind closed doors, Lahore and Karachi to host matches amid West Asia unrest

Former Royal Challengers Benglauru (RCB) captain Virat Kohli cannot stop making headlines as less than a week remains for the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) to start. On Sunday, the former RCB skipper was in the spotlight as he laughed off one of the rumours that was making the rounds in the media. Virat’s reaction left everyone stunned while also dismissing any such rumour that surrounds the veteran batter.<h2>Virat dismisses rumours</h2>In a cryptic Instagram story, Virat shared a laughing emoji, along with a claim stating that Virat had asked for a chartered flight to RCB management. This chartered flight would be arranged from India to London if there is a gap of three days between two IPL matches. The claim further added that Virat would return to India a day before the IPL match and rejoin the squad. However, a laughing emoji on the story did suggest that no such claims were true and the 2025 IPL winner would stay in India with the RCB squad.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;It is worth noting that Virat stays in London with his family these days, away from the media spotlight. He, along with wife Anushka and their two kids, have been traveling across the English capital and India whenever they have sporting commitments, but have largely opted to stay away from the media.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;The former India captain will return to competitive action on Saturday (Mar 28) when RCB take on 2016 champions SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru in the curtain-raiser clash. Virat has joined the RCB squad for the pre-season and will be available full-time. Virat was last in competitive action in January when the Men in Blue faced New Zealand.

On Sunday, the former RCB skipper was in the spotlight as he laughed off one of the rumours that was making the rounds in the media. Virat’s reaction left everyone stunned while also dismissing any such rumour that surrounds the veteran batter.

Former Royal Challengers Benglauru (RCB) captain Virat Kohli cannot stop making headlines as less than a week remains for the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) to start. On Sunday, the former RCB skipper was in the spotlight as he laughed off one of the rumours that was making the rounds in the media. Virat’s reaction left everyone stunned while also dismissing any such rumour that surrounds the veteran batter. Virat dismisses rumours In a cryptic Instagram story, Virat shared a laughing emoji, along with a claim stating that Virat had asked for a chartered flight to RCB management. This chartered flight would be arranged from India to London if there is a gap of three days between two IPL matches. The claim further added that Virat would return to India a day before the IPL match and rejoin the squad. However, a laughing emoji on the story did suggest that no such claims were true and the 2025 IPL winner would stay in India with the RCB squad. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli It is worth noting that Virat stays in London with his family these days, away from the media spotlight. He, along with wife Anushka and their two kids, have been traveling across the English capital and India whenever they have sporting commitments, but have largely opted to stay away from the media. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds The former India captain will return to competitive action on Saturday (Mar 28) when RCB take on 2016 champions SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru in the curtain-raiser clash. Virat has joined the RCB squad for the pre-season and will be available full-time. Virat was last in competitive action in January when the Men in Blue faced New Zealand.

On Sunday, the former RCB skipper was in the spotlight as he laughed off one of the rumours that was making the rounds in the media. Virat’s reaction left everyone stunned while also dismissing any such rumour that surrounds the veteran batter.

Virat Kohli to get chartered flight to London during IPL 2026? Here's how former RCB captain reacted

South Africa successfully defended their total to secure a 19-run win over New Zealand in the fourth T20I at Sky Stadium in Wellington on Sunday (Mar 22), levelling the series at 2-2. After posting 164/5, the visitors produced an impressive bowling display and restricted the hosts to 145 all out. The Kiwis were well placed early on but began losing wickets regularly under pressure. Tim Robinson was the top scorer with 32 off 22 balls, including four fours and a six. Dane Cleaver made 26 from 16 balls, with two fours and two sixes. Nick Kelly (19 off 20) and Kyle Jamieson (13 off 9) also made useful contributions.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-to-get-chartered-flight-to-london-during-ipl-2026-here-s-how-former-rcb-captain-reacted-1774173079459">Virat Kohli to get chartered flight to London during IPL 2026? Here's how former RCB captain reacted</a>&nbsp;For the visitors, Keshav Maharaj (2/22) and debutant Prenelan Subrayen (2/13) turned the game in South Africa’s favour, picking up two wickets each, while Gerald Coetzee claimed three crucial wickets for 31 to seal the win.&nbsp;&nbsp;Earlier, Connor Esterhuizen played a strong innings of 57 runs from 36 balls, including seven fours and three sixes, helping South Africa reach 164/5. Rubin Hermann supported him well with an unbeaten 28 off 25 balls, hitting two fours and a six. Tony de Zorzi also scored 23 runs from 21 balls, with three fours and a six.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lebron-james-breaks-another-record-in-los-angeles-lakers-win-over-orlando-magic-1774150793454">LeBron James breaks another record in Los Angeles Lakers win over Orlando Magic</a>&nbsp;For New Zealand, Kyle Jamieson took two wickets for 29, while Zakary Foulkes (1/35), Ben Sears (1/22) and Cole McConchie (1/26) picked up one wicket each. &nbsp;With the five-match T20I series now level, the final game becomes crucial for both the teams. South Africa will aim to carry forward their winning momentum, while New Zealand will look to bounce back and seal the series.

With the five-match T20I series now level, the final game becomes crucial for both the teams. South Africa will aim to carry forward their winning momentum, while New Zealand will look to bounce back and seal the series.

South Africa successfully defended their total to secure a 19-run win over New Zealand in the fourth T20I at Sky Stadium in Wellington on Sunday (Mar 22), levelling the series at 2-2. After posting 164/5, the visitors produced an impressive bowling display and restricted the hosts to 145 all out. The Kiwis were well placed early on but began losing wickets regularly under pressure. Tim Robinson was the top scorer with 32 off 22 balls, including four fours and a six. Dane Cleaver made 26 from 16 balls, with two fours and two sixes. Nick Kelly (19 off 20) and Kyle Jamieson (13 off 9) also made useful contributions. Also Read - Virat Kohli to get chartered flight to London during IPL 2026? Here's how former RCB captain reacted For the visitors, Keshav Maharaj (2/22) and debutant Prenelan Subrayen (2/13) turned the game in South Africa’s favour, picking up two wickets each, while Gerald Coetzee claimed three crucial wickets for 31 to seal the win. Earlier, Connor Esterhuizen played a strong innings of 57 runs from 36 balls, including seven fours and three sixes, helping South Africa reach 164/5. Rubin Hermann supported him well with an unbeaten 28 off 25 balls, hitting two fours and a six. Tony de Zorzi also scored 23 runs from 21 balls, with three fours and a six. Also Read - LeBron James breaks another record in Los Angeles Lakers win over Orlando Magic For New Zealand, Kyle Jamieson took two wickets for 29, while Zakary Foulkes (1/35), Ben Sears (1/22) and Cole McConchie (1/26) picked up one wicket each. With the five-match T20I series now level, the final game becomes crucial for both the teams. South Africa will aim to carry forward their winning momentum, while New Zealand will look to bounce back and seal the series.

With the five-match T20I series now level, the final game becomes crucial for both the teams. South Africa will aim to carry forward their winning momentum, while New Zealand will look to bounce back and seal the series.

NZ vs SA, 4th T20I: Gerald Coetzee shines as Proteas level series with 19-run win

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) look to have one of the strongest squads going into the 19th season of the Indian Premier League. Here's who all made it to their final 25 for IPL 2026.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) look to have one of the strongest squads going into the 19th season of the Indian Premier League. Here's who all made it to their final 25 for IPL 2026.

IPL 2026: Check out SRH final squad; batters, bowlers, keepers and more

Rajasthan Royals (RR) look to have one of the strongest squads going into the 19th season of the Indian Premier League. Here's who all made it to their final 25 for IPL 2026.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) look to have one of the strongest squads going into the 19th season of the Indian Premier League. Here's who all made it to their final 25 for IPL 2026.

IPL 2026: Check out RR final squad; batters, bowlers, keepers and more

During a practice match of Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday (Mar 21), 26-year-old spinner Zeeshan Ansari had a tense moment with team captain Ishan Kishan. The incident happened in the eighth over when Kishan and Liam Livingstone were batting in full flow. Kishan scored 20 runs off Ansari in one over, but the spinner later got him out. Even though practice matches are usually calm, Ansari reacted angrily after taking the wicket and signaled Kishan to leave the field and the two exchanged a few words. Kishan, however, did not take it seriously and was seen laughing as he walked back.&nbsp;&nbsp;There is also some speculation on social media about tension in the team, although it appeared to be just a reaction in the heat of the moment.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-set-to-return-to-belfast-after-19-years-as-ireland-t20i-series-schedule-released-1774068077917">India set to return to Belfast after 19 years as Ireland T20I series schedule released</a><h2>Watch the video below</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Send off to Ishan Kishan 🤯 During the intra squad match today, Zeeshan Ansari, a bowler for Sunrisers Hyderabad, was seen giving a send off to his own captain Ishan Kishan after dismissing him. The team atmosphere doesn’t seem to be very good. <a href="https://t.co/3b75QtTh3F">pic.twitter.com/3b75QtTh3F</a>&mdash; Stubbsy  (@spideypant_) <a href="https://twitter.com/spideypant_/status/2035409442519523630?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

During the previous Indian Premier League season, Ansari claimed six wickets in ten matches and has recently been in top form, taking 21 wickets in his last eight competitive outings. Meanwhile, Kishan is leading the team for the first few games because regular captain Pat Cummins is injured and expected to return in mid-April.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lebron-james-breaks-another-record-in-los-angeles-lakers-win-over-orlando-magic-1774150793454">LeBron James breaks another record in Los Angeles Lakers win over Orlando Magic</a>&nbsp;Interestingly, this happened shortly after Jharkhand assistant coach Sunny Gupta spoke about Kishan’s leadership, praising him as more serious than people think and highlighting his focus on maintaining a positive team environment while maintaining discipline and responsibility.&nbsp;Sunrisers Hyderabad will begin their IPL 2026 campaign against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Mar 28 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Sunrisers Hyderabad will begin their IPL 2026 campaign against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Mar 28 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

During a practice match of Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday (Mar 21), 26-year-old spinner Zeeshan Ansari had a tense moment with team captain Ishan Kishan. The incident happened in the eighth over when Kishan and Liam Livingstone were batting in full flow. Kishan scored 20 runs off Ansari in one over, but the spinner later got him out. Even though practice matches are usually calm, Ansari reacted angrily after taking the wicket and signaled Kishan to leave the field and the two exchanged a few words. Kishan, however, did not take it seriously and was seen laughing as he walked back. There is also some speculation on social media about tension in the team, although it appeared to be just a reaction in the heat of the moment. Also Read - India set to return to Belfast after 19 years as Ireland T20I series schedule released Watch the video below

Sunrisers Hyderabad will begin their IPL 2026 campaign against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Mar 28 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Watch: Ishan Kishan receives fiery send-off from teammate in SRH practice match

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) look to have one of the strongest squads going into the 19th season of the Indian Premier League. Here's who all made it to their final 25 for IPL 2026.

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) look to have one of the strongest squads going into the 19th season of the Indian Premier League. Here's who all made it to their final 25 for IPL 2026.

IPL 2026: Check out RCB final squad; batters, bowlers, keepers and more

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes that Mumbai Indians are slightly ahead of Chennai Super Kings as the greatest team in IPL history, even though both have won the same number of titles. The 41-year-old reasoned that MI has made a bigger impact on Indian cricket than CSK, producing several top players who have represented the national team. He further explained that this comes from Mumbai’s strong scouting system and their different team approach. Mumbai usually mixes players in their prime with new domestic talents, while Chennai, until 2026, mostly depended on experienced and proven players.&nbsp;Pathan pointed out that Chennai began winning titles from 2010 and even won back-to-back trophies in 2010 and 2011. But when Mumbai started winning in 2013, they kept winning almost every alternate year and later won consecutive titles in 2019 and 2020. He added that Mumbai had a very strong squad last season and could have won the title but missed out for various reasons.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lebron-james-breaks-another-record-in-los-angeles-lakers-win-over-orlando-magic-1774150793454">LeBron James breaks another record in Los Angeles Lakers win over Orlando Magic</a>&nbsp;“CSK started winning the IPL title from 2010 onwards. They won back-to-back titles in 2010 and 2011 and were the first team to do so. But when Mumbai Indians started winning from 2013, they kept winning after every alternate year. Then they won the IPL trophy back-to-back in 2019 and 2020," said Pathan.&nbsp;“What I like about Mumbai is their contribution to Indian cricket. The number of match winners they have produced for the Indian team is absolutely tremendous. How do you achieve that? First, you make your franchise big. Second, you deliver results with the team you have. Even now, Mumbai Indians had a great squad last season that could have easily won the trophy, but they couldn’t for different reasons," he added.&nbsp;While MI can take pride in discovering talents like Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma for India, CSK can highlight their role in nurturing players such as Ravichandran Ashwin, Murali Vijay and Ruturaj Gaikwad.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-ms-dhoni-to-bid-adieu-in-upcoming-season-here-s-what-former-india-batter-robin-uthappa-said-chennai-super-kings-1774092429147">IPL: MS Dhoni to bid adieu in upcoming season? Here's what Ex-India batter said</a>&nbsp;Pathan also noted that Mumbai has produced four Indian captains, which sets them apart. He concluded that while both teams are great and the debate is fair, Mumbai Indians have a slight advantage because of their larger contribution to Indian cricket and young talent.&nbsp;“CSK don’t have four Indian captains, Mumbai Indians do. In that respect, assembling a team and contributing to a bigger cause, I think Mumbai Indians are the greatest IPL team. I know CSK will always say they are also the greatest, having won five trophies too. There is no doubt. There will always be a debate and it is a fair debate. But I think Mumbai Indians take the edge because they have given so many wonderful cricketers and young talents to Indian cricket," Pathan concluded.

Mumbai Indians will kick off their IPL 2026 campaign against Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium on Mar 29, while Chennai Super Kings will open their season against Rajasthan Royals at ACA Stadium on Mar 30.

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes that Mumbai Indians are slightly ahead of Chennai Super Kings as the greatest team in IPL history, even though both have won the same number of titles. The 41-year-old reasoned that MI has made a bigger impact on Indian cricket than CSK, producing several top players who have represented the national team. He further explained that this comes from Mumbai’s strong scouting system and their different team approach. Mumbai usually mixes players in their prime with new domestic talents, while Chennai, until 2026, mostly depended on experienced and proven players. Pathan pointed out that Chennai began winning titles from 2010 and even won back-to-back trophies in 2010 and 2011. But when Mumbai started winning in 2013, they kept winning almost every alternate year and later won consecutive titles in 2019 and 2020. He added that Mumbai had a very strong squad last season and could have won the title but missed out for various reasons. Also Read - LeBron James breaks another record in Los Angeles Lakers win over Orlando Magic “CSK started winning the IPL title from 2010 onwards. They won back-to-back titles in 2010 and 2011 and were the first team to do so. But when Mumbai Indians started winning from 2013, they kept winning after every alternate year. Then they won the IPL trophy back-to-back in 2019 and 2020," said Pathan. “What I like about Mumbai is their contribution to Indian cricket. The number of match winners they have produced for the Indian team is absolutely tremendous. How do you achieve that? First, you make your franchise big. Second, you deliver results with the team you have. Even now, Mumbai Indians had a great squad last season that could have easily won the trophy, but they couldn’t for different reasons," he added. While MI can take pride in discovering talents like Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma for India, CSK can highlight their role in nurturing players such as Ravichandran Ashwin, Murali Vijay and Ruturaj Gaikwad. Also Read - IPL: MS Dhoni to bid adieu in upcoming season? Here's what Ex-India batter said Pathan also noted that Mumbai has produced four Indian captains, which sets them apart. He concluded that while both teams are great and the debate is fair, Mumbai Indians have a slight advantage because of their larger contribution to Indian cricket and young talent. “CSK don’t have four Indian captains, Mumbai Indians do. In that respect, assembling a team and contributing to a bigger cause, I think Mumbai Indians are the greatest IPL team. I know CSK will always say they are also the greatest, having won five trophies too. There is no doubt. There will always be a debate and it is a fair debate. But I think Mumbai Indians take the edge because they have given so many wonderful cricketers and young talents to Indian cricket," Pathan concluded.

Mumbai Indians will kick off their IPL 2026 campaign against Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium on Mar 29, while Chennai Super Kings will open their season against Rajasthan Royals at ACA Stadium on Mar 30.

CSK or MI? Former India all-rounder makes his call on IPL’s best side

LeBron James set an NBA record on Saturday (Mar 22), making his 1,612th appearance, the most in regular-season history, as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Orlando Magic 105-104 in a close finish. The 41-year-old has moved ahead of Robert Parish, who held the previous record of 1,611 games since 1997. The four-time NBA champions had matched Parish’s total just two days earlier, delivering a triple-double in the Lakers’ win over Miami.&nbsp;It had looked as if James' milestone appearance on Saturday would be tinged with disappointment with Orlando poised to end the Lakers' eight-game winning streak, leading 104-102 with three seconds on the clock.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/after-harshit-rana-kkr-dealt-another-injury-blow-akash-deep-ruled-out-of-ipl-2026-kolkata-knight-riders-1774103508099">After Harshit Rana KKR dealt another blow, Akash Deep ruled out of IPL 2026</a>&nbsp;But a sensational buzzer-beating three-pointer with 0.6 sec remaining from Luke Kennard rescued the Lakers to make it nine consecutive victories. The Lakers improved to 46-25 to tighten their grip on third place in the Western Conference. James finished with 12 points, six rebounds and four assists.&nbsp;Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 33 points but picked up a costly 16th season technical foul which triggers a suspension that will rule him out of Monday's showdown with the Detroit Pistons.&nbsp;"We'll try and get that rescinded," Lakers coach JJ Redick said of Doncic's foul. Austin Reaves finished with 26 points on 10-of-20 shooting.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-cheteshwar-pujara-backs-shubman-gill-to-bounce-back-after-t20-world-cup-snub-1774085132589">IPL 2026: Pujara backs Shubman Gill to bounce back after T20 World Cup snub</a>&nbsp;LeBron James, playing his unprecedented 23rd season, already holds several NBA records, including most points, field goals made and attempted and the longest streak of scoring at least 10 points in regular-season games, which stands at 1,297.&nbsp;After the match, he said that his preparation for Saturday’s record-breaking game was no different from how he approached his previous 1,611 matches.&nbsp;"It was a regular prep day," James said. "I know once I stepped on the floor that I was breaking the record, and that's a pretty cool thing.&nbsp;"I said the other night, the best thing you can do for your teammates is to be available and I've tried to be available throughout my career, two decades plus, for my guys."&nbsp;Including playoffs, James has appeared in 1,904 games in his career, well ahead of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1,797) and Robert Parish (1,795).&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Including playoffs, James has appeared in 1,904 games in his career, well ahead of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1,797) and Robert Parish (1,795).

LeBron James set an NBA record on Saturday (Mar 22), making his 1,612th appearance, the most in regular-season history, as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Orlando Magic 105-104 in a close finish. The 41-year-old has moved ahead of Robert Parish, who held the previous record of 1,611 games since 1997. The four-time NBA champions had matched Parish’s total just two days earlier, delivering a triple-double in the Lakers’ win over Miami. It had looked as if James' milestone appearance on Saturday would be tinged with disappointment with Orlando poised to end the Lakers' eight-game winning streak, leading 104-102 with three seconds on the clock. Also Read - After Harshit Rana KKR dealt another blow, Akash Deep ruled out of IPL 2026 But a sensational buzzer-beating three-pointer with 0.6 sec remaining from Luke Kennard rescued the Lakers to make it nine consecutive victories. The Lakers improved to 46-25 to tighten their grip on third place in the Western Conference. James finished with 12 points, six rebounds and four assists. Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 33 points but picked up a costly 16th season technical foul which triggers a suspension that will rule him out of Monday's showdown with the Detroit Pistons. "We'll try and get that rescinded," Lakers coach JJ Redick said of Doncic's foul. Austin Reaves finished with 26 points on 10-of-20 shooting. Also Read - IPL 2026: Pujara backs Shubman Gill to bounce back after T20 World Cup snub LeBron James, playing his unprecedented 23rd season, already holds several NBA records, including most points, field goals made and attempted and the longest streak of scoring at least 10 points in regular-season games, which stands at 1,297. After the match, he said that his preparation for Saturday’s record-breaking game was no different from how he approached his previous 1,611 matches. "It was a regular prep day," James said. "I know once I stepped on the floor that I was breaking the record, and that's a pretty cool thing. "I said the other night, the best thing you can do for your teammates is to be available and I've tried to be available throughout my career, two decades plus, for my guys." Including playoffs, James has appeared in 1,904 games in his career, well ahead of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1,797) and Robert Parish (1,795). With inputs from agencies

Including playoffs, James has appeared in 1,904 games in his career, well ahead of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1,797) and Robert Parish (1,795).

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